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The Marlette Community Art Center is dedicated to appreciating the artisans in our midst by enhancing our community’s experience with the arts. MCAC’s intent is to also nurture and support aspiring artists and find creative ways to expand our community’s access to and participation with the arts.
Art classes are offered by local artisans, often incorporating school-based workshops for students K-12. Art shows, performances and community art projects are also sponsored. “MCAC - Bringing together art, artists and the community in ways that benefit all three!”
In its short history, the MCAC has attracted the support of many generous financial contributors, underscoring the importance of the art center’s work.
| President and Resident Agent | Secretary |
| Michael Distelrath 6731 W. Marlette Rd. Marlette , MI 48453 |
Jane Fry 3725 French Line Rd. Marlette , MI 48453 |
| Janet O'Connor, R.N., B.B.A. Foundation and Marketing Manager Marlette Regional Hospital 2770 Main St. Marlette, MI 48453 |
Kenneth Patriquin 2891 Wilson St. Marlette , MI 48453 |
| Lina Uribe 6541 Ellsworth St . Marlette , MI 48453 |
Ann Schrope 2870 Lorraine St. Marlette , MI 48453 |
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Meredith P Lyons |
Lois Harnek 3116 Fenner St Marlette, MI 48453 |
The Marlette Community Art Center is also in the process of developing a series of evening art classes that features area artisans who will offer an introduction to their craft.
The MCAC also actively promotes the efforts and events of other area art councils.
The MCAC board is also evaluating the acquisition of real estate that would represent a permanent commitment to area artists, students and the community. The facility would provide space for small performances, an exhibit gallery, class and work-rooms.
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Initial private fundraising event, An Evening with the Arts, August 8, 2003 |
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Hosted Michigan Opera Theatre performance and local artist exhibit: November 22, 2003 |
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Attended “Cool Communities” seminar: November 26, 2003 |
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Art Dinner and a Show: Hosted Ron Coden and Josh White Jr.’s ballads and blues performance and art exhibit: April 30, 2004 |
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Hosted Wednesday Night Live, street concert, featuring The Cheeky Monkeys, July 7 th, 2004 |
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Hosted Fine Art Show during Marlette Country Fair Days, July 17, 2004 |
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Art Dinner and a Show: Hosted Talent from the Heart of the Thumb, featuring local musical performers, November 5, 2004; accompanied by art exhibit |
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Art, Dinner and a Show: Hosted Three Men and a Tenor performance, accompanied by art exhibit, April 8, 2005; Performers also held workshops and performance for all K-12 students. |
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Hosted Thumb Folks folk band for summer street concert, June 24, 2005 |
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Offered “Marlette Art Expo,” during Marlette Country Fair Days, July 16, 2005 |
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Art, Dinner and a Show: Hosted Stage One Productions’ Barn Theatre performance of “What’s Wrong With You?” accompanied by art show featuring local artisans, November 4, 2005 |
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Art, Dinner and a Show: Hosted ragtime pianist Robert Milne for performance and art show featuring area artisans, April 21, 2006 |
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Hosted “Marlette Art Expo,” during Marlette Country Fair Days, on July 15, 2006 |
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Art, Dinner and a Show: Hosted Picks ‘n Sticks string band and art show; November 3, 2006 |
